{"id":8124,"date":"2019-04-03T12:03:09","date_gmt":"2019-04-03T11:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk\/blog\/?p=8124"},"modified":"2024-05-07T14:48:24","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T13:48:24","slug":"decorate-family-room","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk\/blog\/decorate-family-room","title":{"rendered":"How to Decorate a Family Room"},"content":{"rendered":"

A large number of homes these days enjoy the benefits of both a living room and a family room. Both serve similar functions but have a slightly different look and feel to them. A family room does what it says on the tin. It is essentially space for the family to come together, relax and spend some quality time with each other, whereas a living room tends to be slightly more formal and used more by adults and for special occasions.<\/span><\/p>\n

As a result, the d\u00e9cor of a family room tends to be more relaxed, with comfortable furniture for lounging, plenty of storage and places for kids to play. Below we\u2019ve pulled together some top tips on how to decorate a family room which can be enjoyed by all!<\/span><\/p>\n

Corner Sofa and<\/a> Sofa Bed Ideas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The key to decorating your family room is to utilise furniture which is comfortable, practical and durable and also injects some real personality into your living space. A corner sofa can be a good choice \u2013 offering plenty of space for everyone to snuggle up, watch the television and play video games. When it comes to fabric, a leather corner sofa can be a sensible option, it\u2019s easy to clean, comfortable and still brings a stylish aesthetic to any living space. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"Feather<\/a><\/p>\n

Alternatively, a small corner sofa and a children\u2019s armchair can sit nicely alongside one another, with the option of the kids\u2019 armchair providing a contrast to its counterpart. If there\u2019s enough room for more than one sofa, a kid\u2019s sofa bed could be a good alternative, doubling up as the perfect location for a sleepover!<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Edgware<\/a><\/p>\n

For those whose family room doubles up as a living room, it\u2019s about finding furniture that is multi-purpose \u2013 offering comfort, durability and style. A fabric corner sofa in a darker shade could fit the bill or a sofa with storage, ideal for quickly storing the inevitable plethora of toys which tend to make a daily appearance!<\/span><\/p>\n

Family Room Ideas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Decorating a family room is a chance to inject some real colour into your home \u2013 whether it\u2019s through your furniture, your wall colour (washable paint could come in handy here) or the artwork you place on them. Don\u2019t be afraid to be adventurous, with brightly coloured sofas (but it\u2019s definitely worth considering the darker shades to cover any potential spills!) and your children\u2019s artwork on the walls. If you do decide to go for a lighter coloured sofa, a textured throw would be well worth investing in and some bright cushions would add a colourful pop to your room. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"Kingston<\/a><\/p>\n

If you have the space for a den or a children\u2019s play area, why not add some flair to your room with a mini tepee? Guaranteed to keep the kids entertained for hours and the perfect place to put the toys at the end of the day. A tepee is a stylish, creative way of providing a space that\u2019s just for them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Storage Solutions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Where there are children, there tend to be toys. Lots of them. And for those who like to see a tidy room at the end of the day, storage is an absolute must. Luckily, these days there are plenty of options which don\u2019t detract from the look and feel of a room \u2013 from a sofa with storage to grey felt storage boxes and wicker baskets, storage solutions can actually enhance the aesthetics of your room.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Sicily<\/a><\/p>\n

Ultimately, a family room is there to be enjoyed by all. Don\u2019t be afraid to have fun decorating this space, it\u2019s a place to be flexible, accommodating your family\u2019s personality and creating memories for years to come.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A large number of homes these days enjoy the benefits of both a living room and a family room. Both serve similar functions but have a slightly different look and feel to them. A family room does what it says on the tin. It is essentially space for the family to come together, relax and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":10970,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[516,656],"tags":[965,964],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8124"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8124"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8124\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10971,"href":"https:\/\/www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8124\/revisions\/10971"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10970"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8124"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8124"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8124"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}